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British Gas launches Dimplex Quantum Tariff
British Gas and Dimplex have partnered to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater.
What is a low surface temperature (LSTE) panel heater?
In this FAQ we look at low surface temperature (LST) radiators to see what they are and why their specification is required in sectors such as education and healthcare.
Top tips for mould and damp prevention
Did you wake up to misted windows this morning? The weather is turning and we are now officially in autumn, so many of us are taking shelter more often in the comfort and warmth of our homes, shutting out the elements and snuggling up. The changing season also means new steps need to be taken to achieve better heating and ventilation for our homes.
Heat Pumps align with the steps we are taking in 2022
How does the industry feedback to the 2020 Technological Innovations and Climate Change?
Amending the Planning and Energy Act - what could this mean?
During the recent Future Homes Standard consultation, Government published their intentions to amend the Planning and Energy Act 2008 during 2020 or 2025 - but what does this mean?
Mythbusters: Quantum vs night storage heaters
Designed, developed and manufactured in the UK by Dimplex, the Quantum uses low-cost energy to make it the most economical off-peak electric heating system on the market today. It is an award-winning heater that totally transforms the way you heat your home and is the perfect replacement for your old, outdated night storage heater – but what exactly can it offer that a traditional night storage heater cannot?
Get up to speed on EcoDesign Lot 20
Eight considerations that installers need to know about the impending EcoDesign Lot 20 legislation.
Meeting the challenges of heating specification
Meeting the energy efficiency requirements of Building Regulations remains the biggest driver when choosing appropriate heating, cooling and hot water systems for new property development, according to research commissioned by Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation.
Keep your family safe with Dimplex's electrical heating checklist
When used correctly, electric heaters are one of the safest ways to warm a room, making them ideal choice for family homes. As winter has arrived, now is the ideal time to evaluate your electrical heating to make sure you remain cosy and safe this season.
How to specify the right heat pump for your residential project: Project design and site constraints
This blog is focussed on the considerations around site constraints that should be considered by Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) consultants and other building professionals when specifying heat pumps for residential projects. It is taken from the white paper ‘A technical guide to the specification of heat pumps for single dwellings and multi-occupancy residential or mixed-use developments’ to give you a taste of just one of the many important areas that can influence specification choices covered in this comprehensive white paper.
Net-zero emissions by 2050: What does Net-zero mean?
From industry events, government press releases and various net-zero commitments from different cities and companies, everyone is standing up to agree that we need to be net-zero sooner than the turn of the century. But what does ‘net-zero’ actually mean?
How to specify the right heat pump for your residential project: Environmental and planning concerns
Heat pumps are being increasingly specified for residential projects to meet hot water and space heating demands. They provide a low carbon alternative to the use of fossil fuels as an energy source and can achieve compliance to Part L 2021, the latest building regulations update to the approved document covering the conservation of fuel and power. The government is proposing further changes to building regulations in 2025 in the form of the Future Homes Standard that will prohibit the use of fossil fuels for new residential buildings. Therefore, specifying heat pumps now will help to future proof specifications and minimise the need for retrofitting to meet further regulatory changes.
How can we achieve the 80% carbon reduction target with HVAC technology available now?
The best way to navigate any regulatory overhaul is to understand its impact on the specification of construction products and, significantly, how it will affect the people being asked to live in the low carbon dwellings of the future.